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Local Tips

Advice from our outdoor experts in each destination

5 Best Challenging Hikes Near Scottsdale

How to Visit Havasu Falls – Everything You Need to Know

5 tips for Choosing the perfect campsite near Havasu Falls

5 Reasons NOT to Hike Rim to Rim in One Day

Winter Backpacking in the Sonoran Desert

The Best trails in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve

5 Reasons to go Class I Flatwater Rafting in Arizona

What is a guided trip?

Grand Canyon Backpacking Permits

Planning Your Grand Canyon Rim to Rim Hike

Backpack the Grand Canyon in Winter

Common Hiking Injuries: Prevention & Treatment

Tips for Staying at Phantom Ranch

Safety Tips for Backpacking in the Grand Canyon

6 Cool Ways to Stay Active this Summer

Hiking & Backpacking Trips to Havasu Falls

How to Reserve Havasupai Permits

The 5 Main Waterfalls of Havasupai

Sun Protection Tips for Summer Adventures in the Desert

A History of Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve